NOW HIRING!

Atchison County MU Extension Council is seeking a professional, friendly, and organized individual to perform customer service, bookkeeping and other office duties in support of the council and MU Extension staff.

This position is an employee of the Atchison County University of Missouri Extension Council and is responsible for a variety of secretarial work and office management for the county extension programs. The position is located at the Atchison County Extension Center in the Velma Houts Fair Building in Rock Port. It is a non – exempt position with 40 hours per week and occasional overtime as needed. Regular work hours are Monday - Friday 8am – 4:30 pm with lunch from 12-12:30 pm.

Minimum requirements: high school diploma or equivalent, effective written and verbal communication skills, and proficient computer skills including Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products. Experience with QuickBooks desired but not required.

The salary is $10/hr plus paid annual leave, sick leave and council contribution to a retirement fund. No medical benefits available.

Applications accepted through January 5.

For more information or questions, please call 660-744-6231 or stop by the Atchison County MU Extension Center in the Velma Houts Fair Building in Rock Port during office hours or email Atchisonco@missouri.edu

Private Pesticide Applicators Training

Individuals needing to obtain or renew their Private Pesticide Applicator certification for the purchase of restricted use pesticides may come into the Atchison County extension office and watch a two- to three-hour training video. The training is free, but the Private Pesticide Applicator Reference Manual is $12. If you already have the manual, you must bring it to the training. Family members can share one manual.

Private Pesticide Applicator certification is valid for 5 years, at which time the individual can renew their certification by attending another Private Pesticide Applicator Training session.

Cash renting farm land

The University of Missouri just released the results of their most recent cash rent survey in the2015 Cash Rental Rates in Missouri (PDF). These rates were compiled using the survey responses of 226 Missourians who are involved with cash renting farm land. Every rental situation is different, so this guide should be used as a reference in addition to considering other factors in your area, including average yield, soil types, the number of acres available for rent in the area and the demand of rental land. The guide includes rates of crop and pasture land by acre, crop land by yield, pasture by stocking rate and rates for farm buildings.

Custom rates for farm services in Missouri

The rates reported in this guide are based on a statewide survey conducted by mail in the summer of 2016. Farmers, agribusiness firms, aerial applicators and land improvement contractors responded to questions on the rates they were charging or paying in 2016 for custom services, excluding the cost of materials being applied.

Your community classroom

MU Extension is the University of Missouri’s classroom in Atchison County. We connect people to research-based education to enrich the quality of life and enhance the economic well-being of our communities. MU Extension-Atchison County is your one-stop source for practical education and information on almost anything.

MU Extension partners with the Atchison County Commission and other local organizations to provide education, information and services that meet people’s needs. The elected and appointed members of the Atchison County extension council provide guidance in identifying those needs to ensure that our educational programs are relevant, reliable and responsive.

Whether it’s resources for yourself or your family, farm, business or community, we invite you to explore our website, call or email to learn how we can help you.